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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,219.30 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,219.30 and 468.45 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,219.30 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,219.30 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,219.30 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 571,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,181.09/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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