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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.01, 2,496.05 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.01, 2,496.05 and 431.42 is: 647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.01 : 2,496.05 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.01/2,496.05 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.01x = 2,496.05 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.01x = 1,076,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,831.25/1,664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.13

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