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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,220.07 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,220.07 and 467.73 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,220.07 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,220.07 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,220.07 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 570,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,663.34/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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