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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,124.62 and 465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,124.62 and 465.63 is: 642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,124.62 = 465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,124.62 = 465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,124.62 × 465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 523,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,656.81/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.56

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