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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.91, 2,443.77 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.91, 2,443.77 and 474.66 is: 712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.91 : 2,443.77 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.91/2,443.77 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.91x = 2,443.77 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.91x = 1,159,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,957.49/1,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.11

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