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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.21, 2,209.88 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.21, 2,209.88 and 433.22 is: 649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.21 : 2,209.88 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.21/2,209.88 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.21x = 2,209.88 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.21x = 957,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,354.25/1,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.84

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