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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,212.35 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,212.35 and 396.95 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,212.35 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,212.35 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,212.35 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 481,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,243.38/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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