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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.06, 1,206.02 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.06, 1,206.02 and 481.48 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.06 : 1,206.02 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.06/1,206.02 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.06x = 1,206.02 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.06x = 580,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,672.70/804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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