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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,212.57 and 397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,212.57 and 397.30 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,212.57 = 397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,212.57 = 397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,212.57 × 397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 481,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,754.06/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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