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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.79, 1,215.16 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.79, 1,215.16 and 444.94 is: 666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.79 : 1,215.16 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.79/1,215.16 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.79x = 1,215.16 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.79x = 540,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,673.29/810.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.85

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