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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.99, 1,210.48 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.99, 1,210.48 and 482.45 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.99 : 1,210.48 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.99/1,210.48 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.99x = 1,210.48 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.99x = 583,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,988.82/806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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