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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.92, 2,447.88 and 477.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.92, 2,447.88 and 477.67 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.92 : 2,447.88 = 477.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.92/2,447.88 = 477.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.92x = 2,447.88 × 477.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.92x = 1,169,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,270.93/1,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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