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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,224.52 and 469.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,224.52 and 469.67 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,224.52 = 469.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,224.52 = 469.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,224.52 × 469.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 575,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,113.01/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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