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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.32, 2,466.70 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.32, 2,466.70 and 604.42 is: 906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.32 : 2,466.70 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.32/2,466.70 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.32x = 2,466.70 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.32x = 1,490,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,922.81/1,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.71

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