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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.65, 1,213.66 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.65, 1,213.66 and 462.57 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.65 : 1,213.66 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.65/1,213.66 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.65x = 1,213.66 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.65x = 561,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,402.71/809.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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