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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.03, 1,123.23 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.03, 1,123.23 and 464.71 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.03 : 1,123.23 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.03/1,123.23 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.03x = 1,123.23 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.03x = 521,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,976.21/814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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