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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.10, 2,165.68 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.10, 2,165.68 and 469.97 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.10 : 2,165.68 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.10/2,165.68 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.10x = 2,165.68 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.10x = 1,017,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,801.19/1,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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