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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.72, 1,546.32 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.72, 1,546.32 and 445.72 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.72 : 1,546.32 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.72/1,546.32 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.72x = 1,546.32 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.72x = 689,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,225.75/1,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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