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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,210.58 and 483.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,210.58 and 483.41 is: 726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,210.58 = 483.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,210.58 = 483.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,210.58 × 483.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 585,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,206.48/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.01

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