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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.13, 2,176.97 and 477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.13, 2,176.97 and 477.30 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.13 : 2,176.97 = 477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.13/2,176.97 = 477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.13x = 2,176.97 × 477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.13x = 1,039,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,065.39/1,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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