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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.51, 2,466.44 and 604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.51, 2,466.44 and 604.16 is: 906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.51 : 2,466.44 = 604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.51/2,466.44 = 604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.51x = 2,466.44 × 604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.51x = 1,490,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,124.39/1,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.12

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