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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,222.11 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,222.11 and 468.54 is: 702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,222.11 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,222.11 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,222.11 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 572,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,607.42/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.63

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