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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.51, 1,568.02 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.51, 1,568.02 and 460.64 is: 690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.51 : 1,568.02 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.51/1,568.02 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.51x = 1,568.02 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.51x = 722,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,292.73/1,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.19

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