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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,124.14 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,124.14 and 482.64 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,124.14 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,124.14 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,124.14 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 542,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,554.93/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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