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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.44, 2,439.90 and 472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.44, 2,439.90 and 472.28 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.44 : 2,439.90 = 472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.44/2,439.90 = 472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.44x = 2,439.90 × 472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.44x = 1,152,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,315.97/1,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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