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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.79, 1,213.67 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.79, 1,213.67 and 443.94 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.79 : 1,213.67 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.79/1,213.67 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.79x = 1,213.67 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.79x = 538,788.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,788.37/809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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