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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.49, 2,198.00 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.49, 2,198.00 and 439.25 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.49 : 2,198.00 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.49/2,198.00 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.49x = 2,198.00 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.49x = 965,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,469.30/1,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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