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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.55, 2,217.21 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.55, 2,217.21 and 438.18 is: 657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.55 : 2,217.21 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.55/2,217.21 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.55x = 2,217.21 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.55x = 971,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,537.08/1,478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.09

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