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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.18, 2,196.66 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.18, 2,196.66 and 424.27 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.18 : 2,196.66 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.18/2,196.66 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.18x = 2,196.66 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.18x = 931,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,971.45/1,464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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