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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.70, 2,467.09 and 474.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.70, 2,467.09 and 474.79 is: 712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.70 : 2,467.09 = 474.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.70/2,467.09 = 474.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.70x = 2,467.09 × 474.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.70x = 1,171,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,349.66/1,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.20

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