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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.83, 2,198.77 and 478.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.83, 2,198.77 and 478.64 is: 717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.83 : 2,198.77 = 478.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.83/2,198.77 = 478.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.83x = 2,198.77 × 478.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.83x = 1,052,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,424.92/1,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.97

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