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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.66, 2,213.82 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.66, 2,213.82 and 435.62 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.66 : 2,213.82 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.66/2,213.82 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.66x = 2,213.82 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.66x = 964,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,373.20/1,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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