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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.90, 1,219.56 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.90, 1,219.56 and 466.46 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.90 : 1,219.56 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.90/1,219.56 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.90x = 1,219.56 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.90x = 568,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,872.68/812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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