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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.32, 2,445.51 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.32, 2,445.51 and 476.04 is: 714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.32 : 2,445.51 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.32/2,445.51 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.32x = 2,445.51 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.32x = 1,164,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,160.58/1,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.07

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