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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.58, 2,152.22 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.58, 2,152.22 and 447.37 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.58 : 2,152.22 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.58/2,152.22 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.58x = 2,152.22 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.58x = 962,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,836.42/1,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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