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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.67, 2,258.61 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.67, 2,258.61 and 465.77 is: 698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.67 : 2,258.61 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.67/2,258.61 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.67x = 2,258.61 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.67x = 1,051,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,981.49/1,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.68

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