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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,216.39 and 464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,216.39 and 464.07 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,216.39 = 464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,216.39 = 464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,216.39 × 464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 564,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,493.51/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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