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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.22, 1,215.04 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.22, 1,215.04 and 462.94 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.22 : 1,215.04 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.22/1,215.04 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.22x = 1,215.04 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.22x = 562,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,490.62/809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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