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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.38, 2,444.08 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.38, 2,444.08 and 396.78 is: 595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.38 : 2,444.08 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.38/2,444.08 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.38x = 2,444.08 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.38x = 969,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,762.06/1,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.17

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