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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.03, 1,212.15 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.03, 1,212.15 and 444.08 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.03 : 1,212.15 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.03/1,212.15 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.03x = 1,212.15 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.03x = 538,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,291.57/809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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