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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.69, 2,407.12 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.69, 2,407.12 and 450.53 is: 675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.69 : 2,407.12 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.69/2,407.12 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.69x = 2,407.12 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.69x = 1,084,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,479.77/1,604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.82

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