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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.50, 2,244.90 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.50, 2,244.90 and 470.50 is: 705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.50 : 2,244.90 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.50/2,244.90 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.50x = 2,244.90 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.50x = 1,056,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,225.45/1,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.80

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