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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,124.28 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,124.28 and 483.35 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,124.28 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,124.28 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,124.28 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 543,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,420.74/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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