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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608.94, 2,413.41 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,608.94, 2,413.41 and 454.69 is: 682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,608.94 : 2,413.41 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,608.94/2,413.41 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,608.94x = 2,413.41 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,608.94x = 1,097,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,353.39/1,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.04

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