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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.79, 1,646.85 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.79, 1,646.85 and 404.30 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.79 : 1,646.85 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.79/1,646.85 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.79x = 1,646.85 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.79x = 665,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,821.46/1,097.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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