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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,211.64 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,211.64 and 483.66 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,211.64 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,211.64 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,211.64 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 586,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,021.80/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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