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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.72, 1,208.16 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.72, 1,208.16 and 464 is: 694.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.72 : 1,208.16 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.72/1,208.16 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.72x = 1,208.16 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.72x = 560,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,586.24/806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.90

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