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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.45, 1,123.85 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.45, 1,123.85 and 465.07 is: 641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.45 : 1,123.85 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.45/1,123.85 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.45x = 1,123.85 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.45x = 522,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,660.97/814.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.74

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