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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.31, 2,150.01 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.31, 2,150.01 and 459.28 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.31 : 2,150.01 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.31/2,150.01 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.31x = 2,150.01 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.31x = 987,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,456.59/1,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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