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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.88, 2,198.82 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.88, 2,198.82 and 439.88 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.88 : 2,198.82 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.88/2,198.82 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.88x = 2,198.82 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.88x = 967,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,216.94/1,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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