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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.64, 2,148.92 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.64, 2,148.92 and 458.80 is: 688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.64 : 2,148.92 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.64/2,148.92 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.64x = 2,148.92 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.64x = 985,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,924.50/1,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.19

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