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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.05, 2,452.46 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.05, 2,452.46 and 465.07 is: 697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.05 : 2,452.46 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.05/2,452.46 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.05x = 2,452.46 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.05x = 1,140,565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,565.57/1,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.57

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