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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.46, 2,217.81 and 382.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.46, 2,217.81 and 382.81 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.46 : 2,217.81 = 382.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.46/2,217.81 = 382.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.46x = 2,217.81 × 382.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.46x = 848,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,999.85/1,478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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