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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.66, 1,213.10 and 397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.66, 1,213.10 and 397.45 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.66 : 1,213.10 = 397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.66/1,213.10 = 397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.66x = 1,213.10 × 397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.66x = 482,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,147.64/808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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