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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,123.97 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,123.97 and 460.54 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,123.97 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,123.97 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,123.97 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 517,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,630.84/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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