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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.74, 1,213.59 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.74, 1,213.59 and 444.79 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.74 : 1,213.59 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.74/1,213.59 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.74x = 1,213.59 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.74x = 539,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,792.70/809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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