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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,124.16 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,124.16 and 465.30 is: 642.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,124.16 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,124.16 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,124.16 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 523,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,071.65/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.06

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