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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.72, 2,205.78 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.72, 2,205.78 and 430.50 is: 645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.72 : 2,205.78 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.72/2,205.78 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.72x = 2,205.78 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.72x = 949,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,588.29/1,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.66

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