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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.27, 2,494.70 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.27, 2,494.70 and 430.58 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.27 : 2,494.70 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.27/2,494.70 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.27x = 2,494.70 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.27x = 1,074,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,153.30/1,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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