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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,570 and 430.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,570 and 430.80 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,570 = 430.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,570 = 430.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,570 × 430.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 676,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,356/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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