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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.61, 2,168.67 and 458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.61, 2,168.67 and 458.67 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.61 : 2,168.67 = 458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.61/2,168.67 = 458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.61x = 2,168.67 × 458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.61x = 994,693.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,693.03/1,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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