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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.58, 2,168.99 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.58, 2,168.99 and 458.48 is: 687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.58 : 2,168.99 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.58/2,168.99 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.58x = 2,168.99 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.58x = 994,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,426.54/1,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.91

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