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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.47, 1,212.45 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.47, 1,212.45 and 484.12 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.47 : 1,212.45 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.47/1,212.45 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.47x = 1,212.45 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.47x = 586,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,971.29/809.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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