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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.52, 1,502.91 and 446.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.52, 1,502.91 and 446.81 is: 669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.52 : 1,502.91 = 446.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.52/1,502.91 = 446.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.52x = 1,502.91 × 446.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.52x = 671,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,515.22/1,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.83

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