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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,123.65 and 478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,123.65 and 478.37 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,123.65 = 478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,123.65 = 478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,123.65 × 478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 537,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,518.06/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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