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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,209.10 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,209.10 and 479.22 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,209.10 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,209.10 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,209.10 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 579,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,426.87/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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