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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,222.83 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,222.83 and 469.46 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,222.83 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,222.83 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,222.83 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 574,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,072.83/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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