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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.88, 1,214.97 and 463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.88, 1,214.97 and 463.61 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.88 : 1,214.97 = 463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.88/1,214.97 = 463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.88x = 1,214.97 × 463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.88x = 563,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,272.24/809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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