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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446, 2,169.30 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446, 2,169.30 and 472 is: 708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446 : 2,169.30 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446/2,169.30 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446x = 2,169.30 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446x = 1,023,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,909.60/1,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.10

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