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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.33, 1,570.25 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.33, 1,570.25 and 430.08 is: 645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.33 : 1,570.25 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.33/1,570.25 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.33x = 1,570.25 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.33x = 675,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,333.12/1,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.43

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