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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,226.30 and 470.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,226.30 and 470.99 is: 706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,226.30 = 470.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,226.30 = 470.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,226.30 × 470.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 577,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,575.04/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.54

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