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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.75, 1,124.22 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.75, 1,124.22 and 460.69 is: 635.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.75 : 1,124.22 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.75/1,124.22 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.75x = 1,124.22 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.75x = 517,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,916.91/814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.68

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