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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.47, 1,124 and 460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.47, 1,124 and 460.41 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.47 : 1,124 = 460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.47/1,124 = 460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.47x = 1,124 × 460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.47x = 517,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,500.84/814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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