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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,123.96 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,123.96 and 460.42 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,123.96 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,123.96 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,123.96 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 517,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,491.43/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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