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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.33, 2,158.28 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.33, 2,158.28 and 465.30 is: 697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.33 : 2,158.28 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.33/2,158.28 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.33x = 2,158.28 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.33x = 1,004,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,247.10/1,439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.72

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