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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.55, 2,206.17 and 430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.55, 2,206.17 and 430.59 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.55 : 2,206.17 = 430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.55/2,206.17 = 430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.55x = 2,206.17 × 430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.55x = 949,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,954.74/1,470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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