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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,210.02 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,210.02 and 437.32 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,210.02 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,210.02 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,210.02 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 529,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,165.95/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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