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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,208.47 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,208.47 and 395.63 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,208.47 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,208.47 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,208.47 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 478,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,112.03/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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