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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.58, 2,208.26 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.58, 2,208.26 and 432.20 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.58 : 2,208.26 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.58/2,208.26 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.58x = 2,208.26 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.58x = 954,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,416.57/1,472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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