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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.67, 1,212.66 and 484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.67, 1,212.66 and 484.37 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.67 : 1,212.66 = 484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.67/1,212.66 = 484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.67x = 1,212.66 × 484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.67x = 587,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,376.12/809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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