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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,207.98 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,207.98 and 440.51 is: 659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,207.98 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,207.98 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,207.98 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 532,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,121.23/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.69

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