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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.79, 1,212.71 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.79, 1,212.71 and 443.48 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.79 : 1,212.71 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.79/1,212.71 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.79x = 1,212.71 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.79x = 537,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,804.35/808.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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