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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.57, 1,124.32 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.57, 1,124.32 and 483.23 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.57 : 1,124.32 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.57/1,124.32 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.57x = 1,124.32 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.57x = 543,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,305.15/814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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