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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.29, 2,502.36 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.29, 2,502.36 and 435.69 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.29 : 2,502.36 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.29/2,502.36 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.29x = 2,502.36 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.29x = 1,090,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,253.23/1,668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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