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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.58, 2,197.19 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.58, 2,197.19 and 424.62 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.58 : 2,197.19 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.58/2,197.19 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.58x = 2,197.19 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.58x = 932,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,970.09/1,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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