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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.64, 2,204.10 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.64, 2,204.10 and 429.64 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.64 : 2,204.10 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.64/2,204.10 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.64x = 2,204.10 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.64x = 946,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,969.52/1,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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