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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.61, 2,150.46 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.61, 2,150.46 and 459.72 is: 689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.61 : 2,150.46 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.61/2,150.46 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.61x = 2,150.46 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.61x = 988,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,609.47/1,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.59

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