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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.18, 1,219.32 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.18, 1,219.32 and 466.46 is: 698.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.18 : 1,219.32 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.18/1,219.32 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.18x = 1,219.32 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.18x = 568,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,764.01/814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.57

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