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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.79, 2,167.76 and 470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.79, 2,167.76 and 470.90 is: 706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.79 : 2,167.76 = 470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.79/2,167.76 = 470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.79x = 2,167.76 × 470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.79x = 1,020,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,804.78/1,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.54

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