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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473, 2,209.50 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473, 2,209.50 and 447 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473 : 2,209.50 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473/2,209.50 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473x = 2,209.50 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473x = 987,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,646.50/1,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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