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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.70, 1,124.27 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.70, 1,124.27 and 465.38 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.70 : 1,124.27 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.70/1,124.27 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.70x = 1,124.27 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.70x = 523,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,204.82/814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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