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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,208.67 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,208.67 and 440.83 is: 660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,208.67 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,208.67 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,208.67 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 532,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,818.00/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.51

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