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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,213.20 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,213.20 and 423.68 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,213.20 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,213.20 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,213.20 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 514,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,008.58/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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