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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.48, 1,220.09 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.48, 1,220.09 and 465.68 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.48 : 1,220.09 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.48/1,220.09 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.48x = 1,220.09 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.48x = 568,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,163.08/813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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