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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.43, 1,212.38 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.43, 1,212.38 and 260.48 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.43 : 1,212.38 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.43/1,212.38 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.43x = 1,212.38 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.43x = 315,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.74/808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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