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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,212.38 and 442.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,212.38 and 442.74 is: 664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,212.38 = 442.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,212.38 = 442.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,212.38 × 442.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 536,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,769.12/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.20

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