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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.26, 2,214.38 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.26, 2,214.38 and 450.26 is: 675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.26 : 2,214.38 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.26/2,214.38 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.26x = 2,214.38 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.26x = 997,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,046.74/1,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.39

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