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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.95, 1,507.43 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.95, 1,507.43 and 456.75 is: 685.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.95 : 1,507.43 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.95/1,507.43 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.95x = 1,507.43 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.95x = 688,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,519.79/1,004.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.13

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