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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,212.93 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,212.93 and 443.94 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,212.93 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,212.93 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,212.93 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 538,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,468.14/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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