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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.41, 2,466.47 and 604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.41, 2,466.47 and 604.37 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.41 : 2,466.47 = 604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.41/2,466.47 = 604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.41x = 2,466.47 × 604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.41x = 1,490,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,648.14/1,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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