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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.44, 1,215 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.44, 1,215 and 605.20 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.44 : 1,215 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.44/1,215 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.44x = 1,215 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.44x = 735,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,318/809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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