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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.70, 1,212 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.70, 1,212 and 442.44 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.70 : 1,212 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.70/1,212 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.70x = 1,212 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.70x = 536,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,237.28/807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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