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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,208.34 and 436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,208.34 and 436.04 is: 653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,208.34 = 436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,208.34 = 436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,208.34 × 436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 526,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,878.53/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.65

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