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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.97, 2,302.44 and 439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.97, 2,302.44 and 439.33 is: 658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.97 : 2,302.44 = 439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.97/2,302.44 = 439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.97x = 2,302.44 × 439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.97x = 1,011,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,530.97/1,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.99

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