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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.55, 2,444.30 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.55, 2,444.30 and 396.91 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.55 : 2,444.30 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.55/2,444.30 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.55x = 2,444.30 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.55x = 970,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,167.11/1,629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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