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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.94, 2,215.65 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.94, 2,215.65 and 437.04 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.94 : 2,215.65 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.94/2,215.65 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.94x = 2,215.65 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.94x = 968,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,327.68/1,476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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