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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,124.04 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,124.04 and 464.86 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,124.04 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,124.04 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,124.04 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 522,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,521.23/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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