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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.81, 1,215.95 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.81, 1,215.95 and 464.97 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.81 : 1,215.95 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.81/1,215.95 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.81x = 1,215.95 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.81x = 565,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,380.27/811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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