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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.55, 1,123.98 and 460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.55, 1,123.98 and 460.45 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.55 : 1,123.98 = 460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.55/1,123.98 = 460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.55x = 1,123.98 × 460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.55x = 517,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,536.59/814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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