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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.48, 1,211.10 and 482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.48, 1,211.10 and 482.68 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.48 : 1,211.10 = 482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.48/1,211.10 = 482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.48x = 1,211.10 × 482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.48x = 584,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,573.75/808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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