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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.25, 2,195.24 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.25, 2,195.24 and 437.25 is: 655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.25 : 2,195.24 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.25/2,195.24 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.25x = 2,195.24 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.25x = 959,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,868.69/1,463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.98

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