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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,215.17 and 463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,215.17 and 463.69 is: 694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,215.17 = 463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,215.17 = 463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,215.17 × 463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 563,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,463.12/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.88

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