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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.44, 1,216.87 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.44, 1,216.87 and 464.16 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.44 : 1,216.87 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.44/1,216.87 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.44x = 1,216.87 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.44x = 564,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,820.06/810.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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