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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.91, 1,216.90 and 465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.91, 1,216.90 and 465.49 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.91 : 1,216.90 = 465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.91/1,216.90 = 465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.91x = 1,216.90 × 465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.91x = 566,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,456.88/811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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