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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.79, 2,184.95 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.79, 2,184.95 and 416.57 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.79 : 2,184.95 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.79/2,184.95 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.79x = 2,184.95 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.79x = 910,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,174.74/1,456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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