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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,124.01 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,124.01 and 460.44 is: 635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,124.01 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,124.01 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,124.01 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 517,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539.16/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.44

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