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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,220.58 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,220.58 and 467.76 is: 701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,220.58 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,220.58 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,220.58 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 570,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,938.50/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.02

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