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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.50, 1,214.79 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.50, 1,214.79 and 444.55 is: 667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.50 : 1,214.79 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.50/1,214.79 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.50x = 1,214.79 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.50x = 540,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,028.82/809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.12

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