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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,210.44 and 422.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,210.44 and 422.85 is: 633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,210.44 = 422.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,210.44 = 422.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,210.44 × 422.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 511,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,834.55/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.14

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