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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,211.16 and 483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,211.16 and 483.37 is: 723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.67 : 1,211.16 = 483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.67/1,211.16 = 483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.67x = 1,211.16 × 483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.67x = 585,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,438.41/808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.95

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