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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.84, 2,210.34 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.84, 2,210.34 and 433.89 is: 650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.84 : 2,210.34 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.84/2,210.34 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.84x = 2,210.34 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.84x = 959,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,044.42/1,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.71

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