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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,209.66 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,209.66 and 441.78 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,209.66 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,209.66 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,209.66 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 534,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,403.59/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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