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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.05, 1,124.50 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.05, 1,124.50 and 460.94 is: 635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.05 : 1,124.50 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.05/1,124.50 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.05x = 1,124.50 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.05x = 518,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,321.12/815.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.94

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