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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.14, 1,123.47 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.14, 1,123.47 and 459.99 is: 634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.14 : 1,123.47 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.14/1,123.47 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.14x = 1,123.47 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.14x = 516,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,784.97/814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.76

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