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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.90, 1,217.30 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.90, 1,217.30 and 465.64 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.90 : 1,217.30 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.90/1,217.30 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.90x = 1,217.30 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.90x = 566,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,818.20/812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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