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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.51, 2,209.84 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.51, 2,209.84 and 433.32 is: 649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.51 : 2,209.84 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.51/2,209.84 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.51x = 2,209.84 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.51x = 957,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,563.46/1,473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.85

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