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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.33 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.54, 2,046.33 and 439.88 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.54 : 2,046.33 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.54/2,046.33 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.54x = 2,046.33 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.54x = 900,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,129.41/1,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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