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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.69, 2,150.33 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.69, 2,150.33 and 459.66 is: 689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.69 : 2,150.33 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.69/2,150.33 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.69x = 2,150.33 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.69x = 988,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,418.39/1,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.43

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