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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.30, 2,214.44 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.30, 2,214.44 and 380.66 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.30 : 2,214.44 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.30/2,214.44 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.30x = 2,214.44 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.30x = 842,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,935.75/1,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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