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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.36, 2,196.89 and 424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.36, 2,196.89 and 424.39 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.36 : 2,196.89 = 424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.36/2,196.89 = 424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.36x = 2,196.89 × 424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.36x = 932,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,338.15/1,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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