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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.77, 2,213.20 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.77, 2,213.20 and 435.46 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.77 : 2,213.20 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.77/2,213.20 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.77x = 2,213.20 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.77x = 963,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,767.35/1,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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