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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.51, 2,444.25 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.51, 2,444.25 and 396.90 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.51 : 2,444.25 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.51/2,444.25 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.51x = 2,444.25 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.51x = 970,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,122.83/1,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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