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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.34, 2,466.50 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.34, 2,466.50 and 411.76 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.34 : 2,466.50 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.34/2,466.50 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.34x = 2,466.50 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.34x = 1,015,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,606.04/1,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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