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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,123.51 and 464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,123.51 and 464.78 is: 641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,123.51 = 464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,123.51 = 464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,123.51 × 464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 522,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,184.98/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.41

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