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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.63, 2,437.10 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.63, 2,437.10 and 454.64 is: 682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.63 : 2,437.10 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.63/2,437.10 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.63x = 2,437.10 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.63x = 1,107,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,999.80/1,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.00

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