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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.47, 2,355.51 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.47, 2,355.51 and 416.31 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.47 : 2,355.51 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.47/2,355.51 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.47x = 2,355.51 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.47x = 980,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,622.37/1,570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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