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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,212.63 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,212.63 and 413.22 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,212.63 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,212.63 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,212.63 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 501,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,082.97/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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