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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.98, 1,215.58 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.98, 1,215.58 and 439.80 is: 660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.98 : 1,215.58 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.98/1,215.58 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.98x = 1,215.58 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.98x = 534,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,612.08/809.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.03

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