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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.16, 1,212.66 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.16, 1,212.66 and 443.40 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.16 : 1,212.66 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.16/1,212.66 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.16x = 1,212.66 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.16x = 537,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,693.44/809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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