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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,124.51 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,124.51 and 465.52 is: 642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,124.51 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,124.51 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,124.51 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 523,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481.90/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.42

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