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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.52, 2,180.37 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.52, 2,180.37 and 466.80 is: 699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.52 : 2,180.37 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.52/2,180.37 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.52x = 2,180.37 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.52x = 1,017,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,787.66/1,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.74

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