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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,123.32 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,123.32 and 464.60 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,123.32 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,123.32 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,123.32 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 521,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,894.47/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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