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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.24, 2,210.10 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.24, 2,210.10 and 447 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.24 : 2,210.10 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.24/2,210.10 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.24x = 2,210.10 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.24x = 987,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,914.70/1,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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