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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,212.65 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,212.65 and 397.85 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,212.65 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,212.65 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,212.65 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 482,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,453.84/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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