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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.62, 2,204.79 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.62, 2,204.79 and 443.62 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.62 : 2,204.79 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.62/2,204.79 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.62x = 2,204.79 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.62x = 978,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,088.94/1,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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