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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.53, 1,217.01 and 464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.53, 1,217.01 and 464.26 is: 697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.53 : 1,217.01 = 464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.53/1,217.01 = 464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.53x = 1,217.01 × 464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.53x = 565,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,000.66/810.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.08

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