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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.09, 1,214 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.09, 1,214 and 424.25 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.09 : 1,214 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.09/1,214 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.09x = 1,214 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.09x = 515,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,039.50/809.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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