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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,124.04 and 460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,124.04 and 460.45 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,124.04 = 460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,124.04 = 460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,124.04 × 460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 517,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,564.22/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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