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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.02, 2,318.63 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.02, 2,318.63 and 450.50 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.02 : 2,318.63 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.02/2,318.63 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.02x = 2,318.63 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.02x = 1,044,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,528.97/1,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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