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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,208.10 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,208.10 and 292.44 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,208.10 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,208.10 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,208.10 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 353,296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,296.76/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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