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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,220.17 and 467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,220.17 and 467.67 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,220.17 = 467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,220.17 = 467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,220.17 × 467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 570,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,636.90/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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