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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.48, 1,214.22 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.48, 1,214.22 and 439.20 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.48 : 1,214.22 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.48/1,214.22 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.48x = 1,214.22 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.48x = 533,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,285.42/809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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