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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,221.52 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,221.52 and 468.52 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,221.52 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,221.52 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,221.52 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 572,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,306.55/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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