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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.80, 2,150.78 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.80, 2,150.78 and 447.29 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.80 : 2,150.78 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.80/2,150.78 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.80x = 2,150.78 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.80x = 962,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,017.46/1,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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