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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,212.72 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,212.72 and 443.20 is: 664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,212.72 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,212.72 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,212.72 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 537,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,477.50/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.80

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