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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.52, 2,195.28 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.52, 2,195.28 and 437.52 is: 656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.52 : 2,195.28 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.52/2,195.28 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.52x = 2,195.28 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.52x = 960,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,478.91/1,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.28

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