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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,124.55 and 465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,124.55 and 465.63 is: 642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,124.55 = 465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,124.55 = 465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,124.55 × 465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 523,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,620.00/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.53

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