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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.69 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.69 and 439.96 is: 659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 2,046.69 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/2,046.69 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 2,046.69 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 900,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,461.73/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.98

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