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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.48, 2,004.03 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.48, 2,004.03 and 458.84 is: 688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.48 : 2,004.03 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.48/2,004.03 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.48x = 2,004.03 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.48x = 919,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,529.13/1,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.02

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