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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.54, 2,442.97 and 458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.54, 2,442.97 and 458.54 is: 687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.54 : 2,442.97 = 458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.54/2,442.97 = 458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.54x = 2,442.97 × 458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.54x = 1,120,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,196.98/1,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.85

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