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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.69, 1,845.48 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.69, 1,845.48 and 450.46 is: 675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.69 : 1,845.48 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.69/1,845.48 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.69x = 1,845.48 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.69x = 831,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,318.92/1,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.49

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