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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464, 2,196 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464, 2,196 and 438 is: 657

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464 : 2,196 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464/2,196 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464x = 2,196 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464x = 961,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,848/1,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657

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