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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.54, 1,212.33 and 443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.54, 1,212.33 and 443.23 is: 664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.54 : 1,212.33 = 443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.54/1,212.33 = 443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.54x = 1,212.33 × 443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.54x = 537,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,334.96/808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.58

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