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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,506.84 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,506.84 and 456.80 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,506.84 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,506.84 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,506.84 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 688,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,328.28/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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