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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.34, 1,212.84 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.34, 1,212.84 and 288.44 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.34 : 1,212.84 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.34/1,212.84 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.34x = 1,212.84 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.34x = 349,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,831.57/808.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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