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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.72, 1,124.44 and 465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.72, 1,124.44 and 465.44 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.72 : 1,124.44 = 465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.72/1,124.44 = 465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.72x = 1,124.44 × 465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.72x = 523,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,359.35/814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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