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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.47, 1,123.86 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.47, 1,123.86 and 482.91 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.47 : 1,123.86 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.47/1,123.86 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.47x = 1,123.86 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.47x = 542,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,723.23/814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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