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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,123.80 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,123.80 and 460.38 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,123.80 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,123.80 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,123.80 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 517,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,375.04/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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