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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.44, 2,168.13 and 472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.44, 2,168.13 and 472.28 is: 707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.44 : 2,168.13 = 472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.44/2,168.13 = 472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.44x = 2,168.13 × 472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.44x = 1,023,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,964.44/1,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.92

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