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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,219.58 and 444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,219.58 and 444.05 is: 664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,219.58 = 444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,219.58 = 444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,219.58 × 444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 541,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,554.50/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.68

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