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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.43, 2,150.48 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.43, 2,150.48 and 446.19 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.43 : 2,150.48 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.43/2,150.48 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.43x = 2,150.48 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.43x = 959,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,529.34/1,433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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