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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.24, 2,203.62 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.24, 2,203.62 and 443 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.24 : 2,203.62 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.24/2,203.62 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.24x = 2,203.62 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.24x = 976,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,203.66/1,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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