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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,124.04 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,124.04 and 465.22 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,124.04 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,124.04 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,124.04 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 522,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,925.89/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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