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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,210.89 and 483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,210.89 and 483.16 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,210.89 = 483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,210.89 = 483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,210.89 × 483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 585,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,053.61/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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