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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,662.35 and 458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,662.35 and 458.82 is: 688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,662.35 = 458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,662.35 = 458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,662.35 × 458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 762,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,717.13/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.32

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