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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.50, 1,208.34 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.50, 1,208.34 and 480.42 is: 720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.50 : 1,208.34 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.50/1,208.34 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.50x = 1,208.34 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.50x = 580,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,510.70/805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.68

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