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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.77, 2,208.87 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.77, 2,208.87 and 432.82 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.77 : 2,208.87 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.77/2,208.87 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.77x = 2,208.87 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.77x = 956,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,037.59/1,472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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