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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.90, 2,446.36 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.90, 2,446.36 and 398.32 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.90 : 2,446.36 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.90/2,446.36 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.90x = 2,446.36 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.90x = 974,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,434.12/1,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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