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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,213.74 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,213.74 and 424.44 is: 636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,213.74 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,213.74 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,213.74 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 515,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,159.81/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.28

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