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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,124.70 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,124.70 and 460.92 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,124.70 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,124.70 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,124.70 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 518,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,395.48/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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