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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.21, 2,212.88 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.21, 2,212.88 and 435.22 is: 652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.21 : 2,212.88 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.21/2,212.88 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.21x = 2,212.88 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.21x = 963,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,089.63/1,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.85

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