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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.47, 1,209.66 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.47, 1,209.66 and 481.59 is: 722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.47 : 1,209.66 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.47/1,209.66 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.47x = 1,209.66 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.47x = 582,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,562.89/806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.36

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