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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.62, 2,447.40 and 399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.62, 2,447.40 and 399.01 is: 598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.62 : 2,447.40 = 399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.62/2,447.40 = 399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.62x = 2,447.40 × 399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.62x = 976,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,537.07/1,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.51

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