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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.54, 1,213.83 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.54, 1,213.83 and 444.23 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.54 : 1,213.83 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.54/1,213.83 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.54x = 1,213.83 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.54x = 539,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,219.70/809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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