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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,211.10 and 441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,211.10 and 441.91 is: 661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,211.10 = 441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,211.10 = 441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,211.10 × 441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 535,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,197.20/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.68

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