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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.91, 2,455.10 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.91, 2,455.10 and 450.67 is: 675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.91 : 2,455.10 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.91/2,455.10 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.91x = 2,455.10 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.91x = 1,106,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,439.92/1,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.93

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