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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.04, 1,213.64 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.04, 1,213.64 and 296.08 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.04 : 1,213.64 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.04/1,213.64 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.04x = 1,213.64 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.04x = 359,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,334.53/809.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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