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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.72, 2,488 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.72, 2,488 and 426.16 is: 639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.72 : 2,488 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.72/2,488 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.72x = 2,488 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.72x = 1,060,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,286.08/1,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.22

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