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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.44, 2,199.81 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.44, 2,199.81 and 426.45 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.44 : 2,199.81 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.44/2,199.81 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.44x = 2,199.81 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.44x = 938,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,115.62/1,466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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