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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.83, 1,219.68 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.83, 1,219.68 and 467.36 is: 700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.83 : 1,219.68 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.83/1,219.68 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.83x = 1,219.68 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.83x = 570,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,023.55/813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.43

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