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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.01, 2,446.52 and 398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.01, 2,446.52 and 398.43 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.01 : 2,446.52 = 398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.01/2,446.52 = 398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.01x = 2,446.52 × 398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.01x = 974,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,764.97/1,631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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