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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,215.33 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,215.33 and 463.62 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,215.33 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,215.33 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,215.33 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 563,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,451.29/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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