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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478, 2,217.04 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478, 2,217.04 and 452 is: 678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478 : 2,217.04 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478/2,217.04 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478x = 2,217.04 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478x = 1,002,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,102.08/1,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.01

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