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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,214.49 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,214.49 and 444.18 is: 665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,214.49 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,214.49 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,214.49 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 539,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,458.39/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.58

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