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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.08, 2,197.94 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.08, 2,197.94 and 439 is: 658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.08 : 2,197.94 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.08/2,197.94 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.08x = 2,197.94 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.08x = 964,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,895.66/1,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.60

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