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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,123.36 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,123.36 and 464.80 is: 641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,123.36 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,123.36 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,123.36 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 522,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,137.73/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.35

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