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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.34, 1,207.41 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.34, 1,207.41 and 439.44 is: 658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.34 : 1,207.41 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.34/1,207.41 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.34x = 1,207.41 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.34x = 530,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,584.25/806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.02

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