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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.49, 2,484.70 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.49, 2,484.70 and 423.88 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.49 : 2,484.70 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.49/2,484.70 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.49x = 2,484.70 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.49x = 1,053,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,214.64/1,656.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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