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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.95, 2,443.40 and 396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.95, 2,443.40 and 396.37 is: 594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.95 : 2,443.40 = 396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.95/2,443.40 = 396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.95x = 2,443.40 × 396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.95x = 968,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,490.46/1,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.55

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