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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.83, 1,208.09 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.83, 1,208.09 and 440.12 is: 659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.83 : 1,208.09 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.83/1,208.09 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.83x = 1,208.09 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.83x = 531,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,696.33/805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.81

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