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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,124.51 and 460.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,124.51 and 460.85 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,124.51 = 460.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,124.51 = 460.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,124.51 × 460.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 518,230.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,230.43/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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