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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.75, 2,407.05 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.75, 2,407.05 and 450.50 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.75 : 2,407.05 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.75/2,407.05 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.75x = 2,407.05 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.75x = 1,084,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,363.99/1,604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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