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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.10, 1,212.82 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.10, 1,212.82 and 443.14 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.10 : 1,212.82 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.10/1,212.82 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.10x = 1,212.82 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.10x = 537,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,449.05/808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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