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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.55, 1,903.68 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.55, 1,903.68 and 446.83 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.55 : 1,903.68 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.55/1,903.68 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.55x = 1,903.68 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.55x = 850,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,609.58/1,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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