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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.98, 2,256.66 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.98, 2,256.66 and 464.67 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.98 : 2,256.66 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.98/2,256.66 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.98x = 2,256.66 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.98x = 1,048,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,602.20/1,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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