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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.01, 2,209.51 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.01, 2,209.51 and 447.01 is: 670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.01 : 2,209.51 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.01/2,209.51 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.01x = 2,209.51 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.01x = 987,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,670.83/1,473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.51

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