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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.33, 1,212.49 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.33, 1,212.49 and 442.92 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.33 : 1,212.49 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.33/1,212.49 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.33x = 1,212.49 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.33x = 537,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,036.07/808.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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