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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.03, 1,536.45 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.03, 1,536.45 and 446.50 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.03 : 1,536.45 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.03/1,536.45 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.03x = 1,536.45 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.03x = 686,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,024.93/1,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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