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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.04, 1,569.66 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.04, 1,569.66 and 429.64 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.04 : 1,569.66 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.04/1,569.66 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.04x = 1,569.66 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.04x = 674,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,388.72/1,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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