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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,216.33 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,216.33 and 465.22 is: 696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,216.33 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,216.33 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,216.33 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 565,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,856.84/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.82

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