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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.45, 1,211.30 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.45, 1,211.30 and 396.62 is: 594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.45 : 1,211.30 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.45/1,211.30 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.45x = 1,211.30 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.45x = 480,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,422.78/807.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.99

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