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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.68, 2,453.37 and 465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.68, 2,453.37 and 465.63 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.68 : 2,453.37 = 465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.68/2,453.37 = 465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.68x = 2,453.37 × 465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.68x = 1,142,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,362.67/1,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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