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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.75, 1,545.69 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.75, 1,545.69 and 446.02 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.75 : 1,545.69 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.75/1,545.69 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.75x = 1,545.69 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.75x = 689,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,408.65/1,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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