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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.23, 1,644.21 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.23, 1,644.21 and 305.65 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.23 : 1,644.21 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.23/1,644.21 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.23x = 1,644.21 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.23x = 502,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,545.59/1,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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