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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.82, 2,407.23 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.82, 2,407.23 and 450.57 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.82 : 2,407.23 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.82/2,407.23 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.82x = 2,407.23 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.82x = 1,084,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,625.62/1,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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