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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.76, 2,218.57 and 438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.76, 2,218.57 and 438.79 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.76 : 2,218.57 = 438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.76/2,218.57 = 438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.76x = 2,218.57 × 438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.76x = 973,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,480.08/1,478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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