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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.30, 1,215.30 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.30, 1,215.30 and 444.35 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.30 : 1,215.30 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.30/1,215.30 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.30x = 1,215.30 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.30x = 540,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,018.56/809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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