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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,219.48 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,219.48 and 466.34 is: 699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,219.48 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,219.48 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,219.48 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 568,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,692.30/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.64

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