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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.84, 2,219.77 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.84, 2,219.77 and 384.21 is: 576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.84 : 2,219.77 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.84/2,219.77 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.84x = 2,219.77 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.84x = 852,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,858.31/1,479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.32

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