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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.59, 2,203.10 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.59, 2,203.10 and 428.69 is: 643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.59 : 2,203.10 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.59/2,203.10 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.59x = 2,203.10 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.59x = 944,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,437.97/1,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.09

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