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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.29, 2,215.62 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.29, 2,215.62 and 437.01 is: 655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.29 : 2,215.62 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.29/2,215.62 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.29x = 2,215.62 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.29x = 968,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,248.10/1,477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.42

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