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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.94, 2,257.55 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.94, 2,257.55 and 464.95 is: 697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.94 : 2,257.55 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.94/2,257.55 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.94x = 2,257.55 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.94x = 1,049,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,634.26/1,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.46

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