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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,210.95 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,210.95 and 483.12 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,210.95 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,210.95 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,210.95 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 585,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,034.16/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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