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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,214.76 and 463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,214.76 and 463.01 is: 694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,214.76 = 463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,214.76 = 463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,214.76 × 463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 562,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,439.95/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.01

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