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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.95, 2,197.46 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.95, 2,197.46 and 369.32 is: 553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.95 : 2,197.46 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.95/2,197.46 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.95x = 2,197.46 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.95x = 811,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,555.86/1,464.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.98

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