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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,211.58 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,211.58 and 482.09 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,211.58 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,211.58 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,211.58 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 584,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,084.54/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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