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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.95, 2,458.35 and 406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.95, 2,458.35 and 406.33 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.95 : 2,458.35 = 406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.95/2,458.35 = 406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.95x = 2,458.35 × 406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.95x = 998,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,895.21/1,638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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