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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.33, 2,046.63 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.33, 2,046.63 and 439.65 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.33 : 2,046.63 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.33/2,046.63 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.33x = 2,046.63 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.33x = 899,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,800.88/1,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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