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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.76, 2,210.63 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.76, 2,210.63 and 447.76 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.76 : 2,210.63 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.76/2,210.63 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.76x = 2,210.63 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.76x = 989,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,831.69/1,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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