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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.05, 2,445.06 and 397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.05, 2,445.06 and 397.45 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.05 : 2,445.06 = 397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.05/2,445.06 = 397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.05x = 2,445.06 × 397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.05x = 971,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,789.10/1,630.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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