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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.30, 1,219.78 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.30, 1,219.78 and 457.26 is: 685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.30 : 1,219.78 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.30/1,219.78 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.30x = 1,219.78 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.30x = 557,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,756.60/813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.79

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