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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,208.19 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,208.19 and 440.82 is: 660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,208.19 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,208.19 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,208.19 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 532,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,594.32/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.71

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