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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,212.22 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,212.22 and 295.08 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,212.22 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,212.22 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,212.22 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 357,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,701.88/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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