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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.58, 2,258.43 and 465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.58, 2,258.43 and 465.49 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.58 : 2,258.43 = 465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.58/2,258.43 = 465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.58x = 2,258.43 × 465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.58x = 1,051,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,279.40/1,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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