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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.96, 2,167.67 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.96, 2,167.67 and 470.84 is: 706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.96 : 2,167.67 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.96/2,167.67 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.96x = 2,167.67 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.96x = 1,020,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,612.55/1,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.33

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