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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.16, 1,214.18 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.16, 1,214.18 and 443.97 is: 666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.16 : 1,214.18 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.16/1,214.18 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.16x = 1,214.18 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.16x = 539,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,057.27/809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.19

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