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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.11, 2,448.10 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.11, 2,448.10 and 399.46 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.11 : 2,448.10 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.11/2,448.10 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.11x = 2,448.10 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.11x = 977,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,910.91/1,632.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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