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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.60, 2,214.12 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.60, 2,214.12 and 436.46 is: 654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.60 : 2,214.12 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.60/2,214.12 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.60x = 2,214.12 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.60x = 966,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,374.82/1,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.46

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