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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.40 and 463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.40 and 463.48 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.40 = 463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.40 = 463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.40 × 463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 562,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,850.11/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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