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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,220.70 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,220.70 and 467.25 is: 700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,220.70 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,220.70 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,220.70 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 570,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,372.08/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.41

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