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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.24, 2,212.91 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.24, 2,212.91 and 435.24 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.24 : 2,212.91 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.24/2,212.91 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.24x = 2,212.91 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.24x = 963,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,144.77/1,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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