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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.51, 1,214.67 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.51, 1,214.67 and 444.20 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.51 : 1,214.67 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.51/1,214.67 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.51x = 1,214.67 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.51x = 539,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,550.34/809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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