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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.50, 2,198.27 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.50, 2,198.27 and 425.58 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.50 : 2,198.27 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.50/2,198.27 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.50x = 2,198.27 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.50x = 935,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,539.75/1,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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