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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.43, 1,214.02 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.43, 1,214.02 and 443.93 is: 666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.43 : 1,214.02 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.43/1,214.02 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.43x = 1,214.02 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.43x = 538,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,939.90/808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.65

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