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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.62, 1,213.41 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.62, 1,213.41 and 443.34 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.62 : 1,213.41 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.62/1,213.41 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.62x = 1,213.41 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.62x = 537,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,953.19/808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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