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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.68, 1,210.47 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.68, 1,210.47 and 481.36 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.68 : 1,210.47 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.68/1,210.47 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.68x = 1,210.47 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.68x = 582,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,671.84/806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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