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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,219.34 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,219.34 and 465.18 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,219.34 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,219.34 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,219.34 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 567,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,212.58/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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