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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.20, 2,214.22 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.20, 2,214.22 and 436.16 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.20 : 2,214.22 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.20/2,214.22 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.20x = 2,214.22 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.20x = 965,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,754.20/1,476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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