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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.48, 2,177.40 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.48, 2,177.40 and 464.08 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.48 : 2,177.40 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.48/2,177.40 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.48x = 2,177.40 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.48x = 1,010,487.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,487.79/1,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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