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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,213.38 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,213.38 and 462.48 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,213.38 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,213.38 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,213.38 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 561,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,163.98/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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