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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.67, 2,305.01 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.67, 2,305.01 and 440.95 is: 661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.67 : 2,305.01 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.67/2,305.01 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.67x = 2,305.01 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.67x = 1,016,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,394.16/1,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.43

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