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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.97, 2,407.59 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.97, 2,407.59 and 450.72 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.97 : 2,407.59 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.97/2,407.59 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.97x = 2,407.59 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.97x = 1,085,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,148.96/1,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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