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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.68, 2,204.16 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.68, 2,204.16 and 443.68 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.68 : 2,204.16 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.68/2,204.16 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.68x = 2,204.16 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.68x = 977,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,941.71/1,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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