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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,208.94 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,208.94 and 441.32 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,208.94 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,208.94 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,208.94 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 533,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,529.40/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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