Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.24, 1,214.10 and 467
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 809.24, 1,214.10 and 467 is: 700.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
809.24 : 1,214.10 = 467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
809.24/1,214.10 = 467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
809.24x = 1,214.10 × 467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
809.24x = 566,984.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,984.70/809.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700.64
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