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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.46, 1,643.27 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.46, 1,643.27 and 446.84 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.46 : 1,643.27 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.46/1,643.27 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.46x = 1,643.27 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.46x = 734,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,268.32/1,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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