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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.41, 2,258.32 and 465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.41, 2,258.32 and 465.49 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.41 : 2,258.32 = 465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.41/2,258.32 = 465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.41x = 2,258.32 × 465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.41x = 1,051,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,225.38/1,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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