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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.06, 2,210.55 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.06, 2,210.55 and 433.81 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.06 : 2,210.55 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.06/2,210.55 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.06x = 2,210.55 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.06x = 958,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,958.70/1,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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