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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.34, 2,445.38 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.34, 2,445.38 and 475.94 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.34 : 2,445.38 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.34/2,445.38 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.34x = 2,445.38 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.34x = 1,163,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,843.12/1,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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