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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.22, 2,216.10 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.22, 2,216.10 and 437.22 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.22 : 2,216.10 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.22/2,216.10 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.22x = 2,216.10 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.22x = 968,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,923.24/1,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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