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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.24, 2,496.36 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.24, 2,496.36 and 431.55 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.24 : 2,496.36 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.24/2,496.36 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.24x = 2,496.36 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.24x = 1,077,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,304.16/1,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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