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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.63, 2,407.03 and 450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.63, 2,407.03 and 450.47 is: 675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.63 : 2,407.03 = 450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.63/2,407.03 = 450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.63x = 2,407.03 × 450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.63x = 1,084,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,294.80/1,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.73

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