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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.92, 2,303.96 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.92, 2,303.96 and 440.45 is: 660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.92 : 2,303.96 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.92/2,303.96 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.92x = 2,303.96 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.92x = 1,014,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,779.18/1,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.70

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