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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.58, 2,212.76 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.58, 2,212.76 and 435.21 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.58 : 2,212.76 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.58/2,212.76 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.58x = 2,212.76 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.58x = 963,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,013.10/1,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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