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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.27, 1,123.63 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.27, 1,123.63 and 460.08 is: 634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.27 : 1,123.63 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.27/1,123.63 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.27x = 1,123.63 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.27x = 516,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,957.39/814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.88

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