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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473.86, 2,210.75 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473.86, 2,210.75 and 433.84 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473.86 : 2,210.75 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473.86/2,210.75 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473.86x = 2,210.75 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473.86x = 959,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,100.73/1,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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