Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.18, 1,217.82 and 465.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 813.18, 1,217.82 and 465.46 is: 697.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813.18 : 1,217.82 = 465.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813.18/1,217.82 = 465.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813.18x = 1,217.82 × 465.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813.18x = 566,846.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,846.50/813.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697.07
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