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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.40, 2,202.98 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.40, 2,202.98 and 428.45 is: 642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.40 : 2,202.98 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.40/2,202.98 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.40x = 2,202.98 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.40x = 943,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,853.62/1,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.78

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