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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.46, 1,510.83 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.46, 1,510.83 and 429.66 is: 644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.46 : 1,510.83 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.46/1,510.83 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.46x = 1,510.83 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.46x = 649,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,143.22/1,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.34

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