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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.44, 2,258.30 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.44, 2,258.30 and 465.52 is: 698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.44 : 2,258.30 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.44/2,258.30 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.44x = 2,258.30 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.44x = 1,051,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,283.82/1,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.32

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