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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,123.76 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,123.76 and 460.28 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,123.76 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,123.76 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,123.76 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 517,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,244.25/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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