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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.40, 1,569.60 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.40, 1,569.60 and 429.72 is: 644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.40 : 1,569.60 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.40/1,569.60 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.40x = 1,569.60 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.40x = 674,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,488.51/1,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.58

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