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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.08, 1,212.84 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.08, 1,212.84 and 443.22 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.08 : 1,212.84 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.08/1,212.84 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.08x = 1,212.84 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.08x = 537,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,554.94/808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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