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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815, 1,124.70 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815, 1,124.70 and 465.68 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815 : 1,124.70 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815/1,124.70 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815x = 1,124.70 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815x = 523,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,750.30/815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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