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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.82, 2,407.32 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.82, 2,407.32 and 450.66 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.82 : 2,407.32 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.82/2,407.32 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.82x = 2,407.32 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.82x = 1,084,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,882.83/1,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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