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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.59, 2,453.33 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.59, 2,453.33 and 402.99 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.59 : 2,453.33 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.59/2,453.33 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.59x = 2,453.33 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.59x = 988,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,668.46/1,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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