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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.06, 2,214.47 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.06, 2,214.47 and 436.02 is: 654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.06 : 2,214.47 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.06/2,214.47 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.06x = 2,214.47 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.06x = 965,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,553.21/1,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.14

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