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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.54, 2,207.71 and 431.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.54, 2,207.71 and 431.65 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.54 : 2,207.71 = 431.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.54/2,207.71 = 431.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.54x = 2,207.71 × 431.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.54x = 952,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,965.10/1,471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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