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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.95, 2,246.92 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.95, 2,246.92 and 457.95 is: 686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.95 : 2,246.92 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.95/2,246.92 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.95x = 2,246.92 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.95x = 1,028,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,974.72/1,497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.92

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