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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.20, 1,217.96 and 466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.20, 1,217.96 and 466 is: 697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.20 : 1,217.96 = 466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.20/1,217.96 = 466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.20x = 1,217.96 × 466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.20x = 567,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,569.36/813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.95

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