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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,206.48 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,206.48 and 498.18 is: 745.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,206.48 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,206.48 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,206.48 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 601,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,044.21/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.64

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