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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.35, 2,214.17 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.35, 2,214.17 and 436.07 is: 654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.35 : 2,214.17 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.35/2,214.17 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.35x = 2,214.17 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.35x = 965,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,544.71/1,476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.01

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