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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.34, 2,438.25 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.34, 2,438.25 and 470.94 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.34 : 2,438.25 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.34/2,438.25 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.34x = 2,438.25 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.34x = 1,148,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,269.46/1,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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