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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.84 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.84 and 458.79 is: 688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,662.84 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,662.84 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,662.84 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 762,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,894.36/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.50

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