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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.29, 2,406.50 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.29, 2,406.50 and 450.07 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.29 : 2,406.50 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.29/2,406.50 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.29x = 2,406.50 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.29x = 1,083,091.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,091.20/1,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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