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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.90, 1,220.04 and 466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.90, 1,220.04 and 466.82 is: 699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.90 : 1,220.04 = 466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.90/1,220.04 = 466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.90x = 1,220.04 × 466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.90x = 569,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,532.97/813.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.76

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