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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.67, 2,295.93 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.67, 2,295.93 and 476.48 is: 714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.67 : 2,295.93 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.67/2,295.93 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.67x = 2,295.93 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.67x = 1,093,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,964.73/1,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.70

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