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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.09, 1,212.82 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.09, 1,212.82 and 443.13 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.09 : 1,212.82 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.09/1,212.82 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.09x = 1,212.82 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.09x = 537,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,436.93/808.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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