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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.99, 2,467.59 and 474.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.99, 2,467.59 and 474.87 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.99 : 2,467.59 = 474.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.99/2,467.59 = 474.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.99x = 2,467.59 × 474.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.99x = 1,171,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,784.46/1,644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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