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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.90, 2,443.35 and 396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.90, 2,443.35 and 396.31 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.90 : 2,443.35 = 396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.90/2,443.35 = 396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.90x = 2,443.35 × 396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.90x = 968,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,327.84/1,628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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