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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,212.88 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,212.88 and 376.08 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,212.88 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,212.88 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,212.88 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 456,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,139.91/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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