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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.84, 2,447.63 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.84, 2,447.63 and 477.44 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.84 : 2,447.63 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.84/2,447.63 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.84x = 2,447.63 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.84x = 1,168,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,585.42/1,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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