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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.04, 2,209.62 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.04, 2,209.62 and 447.04 is: 670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.04 : 2,209.62 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.04/2,209.62 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.04x = 2,209.62 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.04x = 987,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,788.52/1,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.58

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