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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.36 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.36 and 446.16 is: 668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.84 : 1,593.36 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.84/1,593.36 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.84x = 1,593.36 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.84x = 710,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,893.50/1,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.86

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