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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.47, 2,295.84 and 434.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.47, 2,295.84 and 434.81 is: 652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.47 : 2,295.84 = 434.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.47/2,295.84 = 434.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.47x = 2,295.84 × 434.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.47x = 998,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,261.56/1,530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.26

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