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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.44, 1,210.78 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.44, 1,210.78 and 483.09 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.44 : 1,210.78 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.44/1,210.78 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.44x = 1,210.78 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.44x = 584,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,915.71/808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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