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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631.70, 2,447.50 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631.70, 2,447.50 and 399.12 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631.70 : 2,447.50 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631.70/2,447.50 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631.70x = 2,447.50 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631.70x = 976,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,846.20/1,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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