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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.99, 1,568.30 and 468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.99, 1,568.30 and 468.27 is: 702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.99 : 1,568.30 = 468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.99/1,568.30 = 468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.99x = 1,568.30 × 468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.99x = 734,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,385.50/1,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.77

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