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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.55, 1,505.90 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.55, 1,505.90 and 456.38 is: 684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.55 : 1,505.90 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.55/1,505.90 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.55x = 1,505.90 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.55x = 687,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,255.11/1,004.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.15

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