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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.68, 2,408.54 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.68, 2,408.54 and 451.44 is: 677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.68 : 2,408.54 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.68/2,408.54 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.68x = 2,408.54 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.68x = 1,087,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,311.30/1,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.17

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