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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.66, 2,210.49 and 433.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.66, 2,210.49 and 433.67 is: 650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.66 : 2,210.49 = 433.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.66/2,210.49 = 433.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.66x = 2,210.49 × 433.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.66x = 958,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,612.15/1,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.50

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