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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.56, 1,214.76 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.56, 1,214.76 and 464 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.56 : 1,214.76 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.56/1,214.76 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.56x = 1,214.76 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.56x = 563,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,648.64/810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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