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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,213.34 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,213.34 and 423.93 is: 636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,213.34 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,213.34 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,213.34 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 514,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,371.23/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.28

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