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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.25, 2,207.24 and 445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.25, 2,207.24 and 445.25 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.25 : 2,207.24 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.25/2,207.24 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.25x = 2,207.24 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.25x = 982,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,773.61/1,471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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