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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.68, 2,158.08 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.68, 2,158.08 and 464.68 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.68 : 2,158.08 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.68/2,158.08 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.68x = 2,158.08 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.68x = 1,002,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,816.61/1,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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