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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.99, 2,213.66 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.99, 2,213.66 and 436.07 is: 654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.99 : 2,213.66 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.99/2,213.66 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.99x = 2,213.66 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.99x = 965,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,308.54/1,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.01

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