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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,212.98 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,212.98 and 295.48 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,212.98 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,212.98 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,212.98 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 358,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,411.33/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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