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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,212.28 and 479.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,212.28 and 479.27 is: 719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,212.28 = 479.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,212.28 = 479.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,212.28 × 479.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 581,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,009.44/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.05

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