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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.48, 1,845.04 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.48, 1,845.04 and 460.40 is: 690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.48 : 1,845.04 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.48/1,845.04 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.48x = 1,845.04 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.48x = 849,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,456.42/1,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.35

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