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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,123.96 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,123.96 and 482.94 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,123.96 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,123.96 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,123.96 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 542,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,805.24/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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