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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.90, 2,466.99 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.90, 2,466.99 and 474.90 is: 712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.90 : 2,466.99 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.90/2,466.99 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.90x = 2,466.99 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.90x = 1,171,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,573.55/1,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.25

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