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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.60, 2,204.32 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.60, 2,204.32 and 443.52 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.60 : 2,204.32 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.60/2,204.32 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.60x = 2,204.32 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.60x = 977,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,660.01/1,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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