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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.68, 1,223.28 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.68, 1,223.28 and 468.96 is: 703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.68 : 1,223.28 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.68/1,223.28 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.68x = 1,223.28 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.68x = 573,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,669.39/815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.30

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