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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.19, 1,213.35 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.19, 1,213.35 and 479.73 is: 720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.19 : 1,213.35 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.19/1,213.35 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.19x = 1,213.35 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.19x = 582,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,081.59/808.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.23

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