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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,213.55 and 442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,213.55 and 442.90 is: 664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,213.55 = 442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,213.55 = 442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,213.55 × 442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 537,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,481.30/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.36

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