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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,213.52 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,213.52 and 462.44 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,213.52 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,213.52 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,213.52 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 561,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,180.19/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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