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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.44, 2,004.69 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.44, 2,004.69 and 458.94 is: 688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.44 : 2,004.69 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.44/2,004.69 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.44x = 2,004.69 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.44x = 920,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,022.41/1,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.41

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