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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.07, 2,445.08 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.07, 2,445.08 and 397.49 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.07 : 2,445.08 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.07/2,445.08 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.07x = 2,445.08 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.07x = 971,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,894.85/1,630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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