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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.19, 1,220.82 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.19, 1,220.82 and 467.46 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.19 : 1,220.82 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.19/1,220.82 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.19x = 1,220.82 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.19x = 570,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,684.52/815.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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