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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.47, 1,568.81 and 429.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.47, 1,568.81 and 429.79 is: 644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.47 : 1,568.81 = 429.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.47/1,568.81 = 429.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.47x = 1,568.81 × 429.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.47x = 674,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,257.78/1,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.32

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