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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.26, 2,466.30 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.26, 2,466.30 and 411.60 is: 617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.26 : 2,466.30 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.26/2,466.30 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.26x = 2,466.30 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.26x = 1,015,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,121.37/1,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.37

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