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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,213.13 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,213.13 and 288.65 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,213.13 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,213.13 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,213.13 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 350,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,169.97/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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