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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,211.58 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,211.58 and 397.05 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,211.58 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,211.58 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,211.58 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 481,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,057.84/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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