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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.64, 2,166.95 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.64, 2,166.95 and 470.81 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.64 : 2,166.95 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.64/2,166.95 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.64x = 2,166.95 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.64x = 1,020,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,228.32/1,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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