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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.92, 2,444.85 and 397.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.92, 2,444.85 and 397.33 is: 595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.92 : 2,444.85 = 397.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.92/2,444.85 = 397.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.92x = 2,444.85 × 397.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.92x = 971,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,398.04/1,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.98

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