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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.04, 1,662.48 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.04, 1,662.48 and 458.84 is: 688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.04 : 1,662.48 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.04/1,662.48 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.04x = 1,662.48 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.04x = 762,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,812.32/1,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.43

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