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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,216.27 and 464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,216.27 and 464.66 is: 695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,216.27 = 464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,216.27 = 464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,216.27 × 464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 565,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,152.02/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.85

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