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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.30, 1,902.65 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.30, 1,902.65 and 446.60 is: 669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.30 : 1,902.65 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.30/1,902.65 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.30x = 1,902.65 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.30x = 849,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,711.74/1,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.96

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