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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.71, 1,214.11 and 462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.71, 1,214.11 and 462.99 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.71 : 1,214.11 = 462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.71/1,214.11 = 462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.71x = 1,214.11 × 462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.71x = 562,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,114.37/810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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