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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,213.34 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,213.34 and 295.88 is: 443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,213.34 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,213.34 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,213.34 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 358,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,995.49/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.82

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