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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.68, 2,207.52 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.68, 2,207.52 and 445.44 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.68 : 2,207.52 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.68/2,207.52 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.68x = 2,207.52 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.68x = 983,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,317.71/1,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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