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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,124.17 and 465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,124.17 and 465.31 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,124.17 = 465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,124.17 = 465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,124.17 × 465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 523,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,087.54/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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