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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.36, 2,406.22 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.36, 2,406.22 and 450.12 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.36 : 2,406.22 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.36/2,406.22 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.36x = 2,406.22 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.36x = 1,083,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,087.75/1,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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