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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,212.62 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,212.62 and 397.74 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,212.62 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,212.62 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,212.62 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 482,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,305.49/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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