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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.30, 2,445.62 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.30, 2,445.62 and 476.06 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.30 : 2,445.62 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.30/2,445.62 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.30x = 2,445.62 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.30x = 1,164,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,261.86/1,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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