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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,211.90 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,211.90 and 478.71 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,211.90 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,211.90 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,211.90 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 580,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,146.26/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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