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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.40, 1,214.16 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.40, 1,214.16 and 462.60 is: 693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.40 : 1,214.16 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.40/1,214.16 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.40x = 1,214.16 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.40x = 561,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,670.42/809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.93

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