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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.44, 2,151.72 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.44, 2,151.72 and 460.68 is: 691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.44 : 2,151.72 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.44/2,151.72 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.44x = 2,151.72 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.44x = 991,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,254.37/1,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.04

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