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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.83, 1,124.36 and 460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.83, 1,124.36 and 460.70 is: 635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.83 : 1,124.36 = 460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.83/1,124.36 = 460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.83x = 1,124.36 × 460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.83x = 517,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,992.65/814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.71

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