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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.42, 2,046.62 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.42, 2,046.62 and 439.95 is: 659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.42 : 2,046.62 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.42/2,046.62 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.42x = 2,046.62 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.42x = 900,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,408.27/1,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.92

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