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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.33, 1,210.46 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.33, 1,210.46 and 460.86 is: 690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.33 : 1,210.46 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.33/1,210.46 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.33x = 1,210.46 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.33x = 557,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,845.75/807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.97

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