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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,216.83 and 464.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,216.83 and 464.61 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,216.83 = 464.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,216.83 = 464.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,216.83 × 464.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 565,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,351.39/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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