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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,220.40 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,220.40 and 467.52 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,220.40 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,220.40 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,220.40 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 570,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,561.41/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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