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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,217.54 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,217.54 and 464.96 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,217.54 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,217.54 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,217.54 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 566,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,107.40/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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