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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.45, 2,247.60 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.45, 2,247.60 and 402.79 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.45 : 2,247.60 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.45/2,247.60 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.45x = 2,247.60 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.45x = 905,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,310.80/1,498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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