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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.55, 2,320.19 and 450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.55, 2,320.19 and 450.89 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.55 : 2,320.19 = 450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.55/2,320.19 = 450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.55x = 2,320.19 × 450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.55x = 1,046,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,150.47/1,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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