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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,206.09 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,206.09 and 480.33 is: 719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,206.09 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,206.09 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,206.09 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 579,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,321.21/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.53

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