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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.59, 1,210.37 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.59, 1,210.37 and 441.37 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.59 : 1,210.37 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.59/1,210.37 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.59x = 1,210.37 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.59x = 534,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,221.01/806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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