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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,213.29 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,213.29 and 375.90 is: 564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,213.29 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,213.29 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,213.29 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 456,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,075.71/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.14

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