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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.47, 1,211.44 and 396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.47, 1,211.44 and 396.73 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.47 : 1,211.44 = 396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.47/1,211.44 = 396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.47x = 1,211.44 × 396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.47x = 480,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,614.59/807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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