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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,123.86 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,123.86 and 465.16 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,123.86 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,123.86 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,123.86 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 522,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,774.72/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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