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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.48, 1,212.39 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.48, 1,212.39 and 484.16 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.48 : 1,212.39 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.48/1,212.39 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.48x = 1,212.39 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.48x = 586,990.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,990.74/809.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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