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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,213.82 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,213.82 and 443.90 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,213.82 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,213.82 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,213.82 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 538,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,818.84/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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