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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,219.79 and 466.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,219.79 and 466.55 is: 698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,219.79 = 466.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,219.79 = 466.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,219.79 × 466.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 569,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,084.59/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.89

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