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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,215.59 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,215.59 and 468.51 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,215.59 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,215.59 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,215.59 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 569,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,513.73/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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