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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.91, 1,209.31 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.91, 1,209.31 and 441.09 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.91 : 1,209.31 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.91/1,209.31 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.91x = 1,209.31 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.91x = 533,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,413.45/805.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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