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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,220.82 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,220.82 and 468.18 is: 701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,220.82 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,220.82 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,220.82 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 571,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,563.51/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.68

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