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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.68, 2,149.35 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.68, 2,149.35 and 458.79 is: 688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.68 : 2,149.35 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.68/2,149.35 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.68x = 2,149.35 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.68x = 986,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,100.29/1,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.29

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