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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.63, 2,444.59 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.63, 2,444.59 and 459.65 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.63 : 2,444.59 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.63/2,444.59 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.63x = 2,444.59 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.63x = 1,123,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,643.57/1,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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