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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.19, 1,215.69 and 464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.19, 1,215.69 and 464.51 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.19 : 1,215.69 = 464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.19/1,215.69 = 464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.19x = 1,215.69 × 464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.19x = 564,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,700.16/811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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