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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.49, 1,213.23 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.49, 1,213.23 and 288.45 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.49 : 1,213.23 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.49/1,213.23 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.49x = 1,213.23 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.49x = 349,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,954.75/808.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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