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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,124.20 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,124.20 and 465.32 is: 642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,124.20 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,124.20 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,124.20 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 523,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,112.74/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.14

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