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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.95, 1,211.44 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.95, 1,211.44 and 396.48 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.95 : 1,211.44 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.95/1,211.44 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.95x = 1,211.44 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.95x = 480,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,311.73/806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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