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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.88, 2,207.84 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.88, 2,207.84 and 445.88 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.88 : 2,207.84 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.88/2,207.84 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.88x = 2,207.84 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.88x = 984,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,418.43/1,471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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