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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.50, 2,406.69 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.50, 2,406.69 and 402.36 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.50 : 2,406.69 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.50/2,406.69 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.50x = 2,406.69 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.50x = 968,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,355.79/1,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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