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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.64, 2,453.49 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.64, 2,453.49 and 403.08 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.64 : 2,453.49 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.64/2,453.49 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.64x = 2,453.49 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.64x = 988,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,952.75/1,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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