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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.24, 1,506.18 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.24, 1,506.18 and 456.44 is: 684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.24 : 1,506.18 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.24/1,506.18 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.24x = 1,506.18 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.24x = 687,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,480.80/1,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.58

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