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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.02, 2,443.52 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.02, 2,443.52 and 396.41 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.02 : 2,443.52 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.02/2,443.52 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.02x = 2,443.52 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.02x = 968,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,624.54/1,629.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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