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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.77, 1,207.27 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.77, 1,207.27 and 440.82 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.77 : 1,207.27 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.77/1,207.27 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.77x = 1,207.27 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.77x = 532,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,188.76/805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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