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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.10, 1,212.12 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.10, 1,212.12 and 444.06 is: 665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.10 : 1,212.12 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.10/1,212.12 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.10x = 1,212.12 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.10x = 538,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,254.01/809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.25

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