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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.46, 2,166.28 and 470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.46, 2,166.28 and 470.63 is: 705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.46 : 2,166.28 = 470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.46/2,166.28 = 470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.46x = 2,166.28 × 470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.46x = 1,019,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,520.60/1,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.82

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