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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.46, 2,046.82 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.46, 2,046.82 and 439.77 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.46 : 2,046.82 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.46/2,046.82 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.46x = 2,046.82 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.46x = 900,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,130.03/1,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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