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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.40, 2,466.24 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.40, 2,466.24 and 474.40 is: 711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.40 : 2,466.24 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.40/2,466.24 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.40x = 2,466.24 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.40x = 1,169,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,984.26/1,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.50

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