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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.15, 1,214.24 and 444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.15, 1,214.24 and 444.19 is: 666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.15 : 1,214.24 = 444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.15/1,214.24 = 444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.15x = 1,214.24 × 444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.15x = 539,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,351.34/809.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.57

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