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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.40 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.40 and 442.46 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.40 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.40 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.40 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 535,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,996.04/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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