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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.32, 2,212.96 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.32, 2,212.96 and 449.32 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.32 : 2,212.96 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.32/2,212.96 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.32x = 2,212.96 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.32x = 994,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,327.19/1,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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