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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.48, 2,445.72 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.48, 2,445.72 and 477.04 is: 715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.48 : 2,445.72 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.48/2,445.72 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.48x = 2,445.72 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.48x = 1,166,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,706.27/1,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.56

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