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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.89, 2,444.84 and 397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.89, 2,444.84 and 397.30 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.89 : 2,444.84 = 397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.89/2,444.84 = 397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.89x = 2,444.84 × 397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.89x = 971,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,334.93/1,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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