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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,124.25 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,124.25 and 465.34 is: 642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,124.25 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,124.25 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,124.25 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 523,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,158.50/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.18

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