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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.46, 1,594.01 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.46, 1,594.01 and 446.99 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.46 : 1,594.01 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.46/1,594.01 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.46x = 1,594.01 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.46x = 712,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,499.68/1,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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