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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.68, 1,208.16 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.68, 1,208.16 and 292.68 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.68 : 1,208.16 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.68/1,208.16 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.68x = 1,208.16 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.68x = 353,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,604.27/805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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