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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.95, 2,444.20 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.95, 2,444.20 and 475.79 is: 713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.95 : 2,444.20 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.95/2,444.20 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.95x = 2,444.20 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.95x = 1,162,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,925.92/1,629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.47

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