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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.90, 2,453.94 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.90, 2,453.94 and 465.98 is: 699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.90 : 2,453.94 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.90/2,453.94 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.90x = 2,453.94 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.90x = 1,143,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,486.96/1,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.00

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