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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,123.72 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,123.72 and 464.97 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,123.72 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,123.72 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,123.72 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 522,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,496.09/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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