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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.44, 2,150.47 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.44, 2,150.47 and 446.23 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.44 : 2,150.47 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.44/2,150.47 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.44x = 2,150.47 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.44x = 959,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,604.75/1,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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