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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.30, 2,319.85 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.30, 2,319.85 and 450.67 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.30 : 2,319.85 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.30/2,319.85 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.30x = 2,319.85 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.30x = 1,045,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,486.80/1,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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