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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.40, 2,195.96 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.40, 2,195.96 and 438.16 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.40 : 2,195.96 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.40/2,195.96 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.40x = 2,195.96 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.40x = 962,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,181.83/1,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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