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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.44, 2,016.62 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.44, 2,016.62 and 478.52 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.44 : 2,016.62 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.44/2,016.62 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.44x = 2,016.62 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.44x = 964,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,993.00/1,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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