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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,124.57 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,124.57 and 465.50 is: 642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,124.57 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,124.57 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,124.57 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 523,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,487.34/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.46

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