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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,212.52 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,212.52 and 397.80 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,212.52 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,212.52 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,212.52 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 482,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,340.46/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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