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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.77, 1,124.28 and 460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.77, 1,124.28 and 460.67 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.77 : 1,124.28 = 460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.77/1,124.28 = 460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.77x = 1,124.28 × 460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.77x = 517,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,916.45/814.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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