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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.87, 2,217.11 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.87, 2,217.11 and 437.79 is: 656.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.87 : 2,217.11 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.87/2,217.11 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.87x = 2,217.11 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.87x = 970,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,628.59/1,477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.78

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