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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.71, 1,846.35 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.71, 1,846.35 and 450.77 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.71 : 1,846.35 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.71/1,846.35 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.71x = 1,846.35 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.71x = 832,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,269.96/1,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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