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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.45, 2,448.66 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.45, 2,448.66 and 399.87 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.45 : 2,448.66 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.45/2,448.66 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.45x = 2,448.66 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.45x = 979,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,145.67/1,632.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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