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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,123.74 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,123.74 and 465.24 is: 641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,123.74 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,123.74 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,123.74 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 522,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,808.80/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.92

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