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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,208.98 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,208.98 and 441.72 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,208.98 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,208.98 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,208.98 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 534,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,030.65/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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