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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.66, 2,197.37 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.66, 2,197.37 and 424.64 is: 637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.66 : 2,197.37 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.66/2,197.37 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.66x = 2,197.37 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.66x = 933,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,097.75/1,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.07

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