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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.65, 1,218.44 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.65, 1,218.44 and 483.77 is: 724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.65 : 1,218.44 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.65/1,218.44 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.65x = 1,218.44 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.65x = 589,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,448.97/813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.45

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