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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,218.78 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,218.78 and 466.56 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,218.78 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,218.78 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,218.78 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 568,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,634.00/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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