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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.26, 1,569.01 and 305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.26, 1,569.01 and 305.66 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.26 : 1,569.01 = 305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.26/1,569.01 = 305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.26x = 1,569.01 × 305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.26x = 479,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,575.75/1,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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