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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,211.49 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,211.49 and 483.66 is: 724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,211.49 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,211.49 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,211.49 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 585,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,949.25/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.76

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