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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,214.11 and 462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,214.11 and 462.70 is: 694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,214.11 = 462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,214.11 = 462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,214.11 × 462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 561,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,770.39/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.29

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