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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,216.02 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,216.02 and 463.60 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,216.02 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,216.02 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,216.02 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 563,746.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,746.87/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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