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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.23, 1,212.62 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.23, 1,212.62 and 397.29 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.23 : 1,212.62 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.23/1,212.62 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.23x = 1,212.62 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.23x = 481,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,759.81/808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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