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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.49, 2,407.94 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.49, 2,407.94 and 435.58 is: 653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.49 : 2,407.94 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.49/2,407.94 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.49x = 2,407.94 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.49x = 1,048,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,850.51/1,605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.29

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