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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.31, 2,487.42 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.31, 2,487.42 and 425.67 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.31 : 2,487.42 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.31/2,487.42 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.31x = 2,487.42 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.31x = 1,058,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,820.07/1,658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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