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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,650.89, 2,476.33 and 418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,650.89, 2,476.33 and 418.30 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,650.89 : 2,476.33 = 418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,650.89/2,476.33 = 418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,650.89x = 2,476.33 × 418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,650.89x = 1,035,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,844.54/1,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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