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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,209.24 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,209.24 and 460.44 is: 690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,209.24 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,209.24 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,209.24 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 556,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,782.47/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.04

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