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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.93, 1,213.49 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.93, 1,213.49 and 288.98 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.93 : 1,213.49 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.93/1,213.49 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.93x = 1,213.49 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.93x = 350,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,674.34/808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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