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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.75, 2,213.99 and 449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.75, 2,213.99 and 449.75 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.75 : 2,213.99 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.75/2,213.99 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.75x = 2,213.99 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.75x = 995,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,742.00/1,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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