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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.52, 2,217.15 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.52, 2,217.15 and 438.21 is: 657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.52 : 2,217.15 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.52/2,217.15 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.52x = 2,217.15 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.52x = 971,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,577.30/1,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.13

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