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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.52, 2,447.68 and 477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.52, 2,447.68 and 477.27 is: 716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.52 : 2,447.68 = 477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.52/2,447.68 = 477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.52x = 2,447.68 × 477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.52x = 1,168,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,192.00/1,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.02

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