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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,215.41 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,215.41 and 398.16 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,215.41 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,215.41 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,215.41 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 483,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,927.89/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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