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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,124.53 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,124.53 and 465.62 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,124.53 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,124.53 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,124.53 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 523,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,603.66/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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