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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.35, 1,212.84 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.35, 1,212.84 and 288.33 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.35 : 1,212.84 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.35/1,212.84 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.35x = 1,212.84 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.35x = 349,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,702.63/808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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