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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.16, 1,210.41 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.16, 1,210.41 and 482.86 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.16 : 1,210.41 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.16/1,210.41 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.16x = 1,210.41 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.16x = 584,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,458.57/808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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