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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.66, 2,445.96 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.66, 2,445.96 and 398.06 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.66 : 2,445.96 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.66/2,445.96 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.66x = 2,445.96 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.66x = 973,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,638.84/1,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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