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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470.74, 2,205.87 and 444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470.74, 2,205.87 and 444.50 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470.74 : 2,205.87 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470.74/2,205.87 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470.74x = 2,205.87 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470.74x = 980,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,509.22/1,470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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