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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.48, 1,546.28 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.48, 1,546.28 and 446.12 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.48 : 1,546.28 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.48/1,546.28 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.48x = 1,546.28 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.48x = 689,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,826.43/1,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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