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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.30 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,546.30 and 453.69 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,546.30 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,546.30 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,546.30 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 701,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,542.44/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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