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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,225.33 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,225.33 and 469.45 is: 704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,225.33 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,225.33 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,225.33 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 575,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,224.63/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.91

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