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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.12, 1,210.26 and 477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.12, 1,210.26 and 477.67 is: 717.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.12 : 1,210.26 = 477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.12/1,210.26 = 477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.12x = 1,210.26 × 477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.12x = 578,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,104.89/806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.14

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