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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,212.48 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,212.48 and 483.80 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,212.48 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,212.48 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,212.48 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 586,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,597.82/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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