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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.28, 2,203.92 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.28, 2,203.92 and 443.28 is: 664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.28 : 2,203.92 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.28/2,203.92 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.28x = 2,203.92 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.28x = 976,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,953.66/1,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.92

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