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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.67, 2,206.14 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.67, 2,206.14 and 416.49 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.67 : 2,206.14 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.67/2,206.14 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.67x = 2,206.14 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.67x = 918,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,835.25/1,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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