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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,219.32 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,219.32 and 466.56 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,219.32 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,219.32 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,219.32 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 568,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,885.94/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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