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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,123.60 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,123.60 and 460.16 is: 634.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,123.60 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,123.60 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,123.60 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 517,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,035.78/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.99

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