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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.06, 1,214.84 and 464.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.06, 1,214.84 and 464.21 is: 695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.06 : 1,214.84 = 464.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.06/1,214.84 = 464.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.06x = 1,214.84 × 464.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.06x = 563,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,940.88/811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.31

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