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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.83, 2,441.93 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.83, 2,441.93 and 473.67 is: 710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.83 : 2,441.93 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.83/2,441.93 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.83x = 2,441.93 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.83x = 1,156,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,666.61/1,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.56

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