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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.31, 2,184.83 and 416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.31, 2,184.83 and 416.33 is: 624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.31 : 2,184.83 = 416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.31/2,184.83 = 416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.31x = 2,184.83 × 416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.31x = 909,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,597.27/1,456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.59

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