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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.47, 2,210.20 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.47, 2,210.20 and 447.47 is: 671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.47 : 2,210.20 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.47/2,210.20 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.47x = 2,210.20 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.47x = 988,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,996.83/1,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.20

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