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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.22, 1,213.11 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.22, 1,213.11 and 466.50 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.22 : 1,213.11 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.22/1,213.11 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.22x = 1,213.11 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.22x = 565,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,915.82/809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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