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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.62, 2,467.34 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.62, 2,467.34 and 474.59 is: 712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.62 : 2,467.34 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.62/2,467.34 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.62x = 2,467.34 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.62x = 1,170,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,979.87/1,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.01

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