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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.41, 1,221.73 and 467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.41, 1,221.73 and 467.66 is: 701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.41 : 1,221.73 = 467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.41/1,221.73 = 467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.41x = 1,221.73 × 467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.41x = 571,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,356.14/814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.56

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