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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.66, 2,191 and 420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.66, 2,191 and 420.66 is: 630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.66 : 2,191 = 420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.66/2,191 = 420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.66x = 2,191 × 420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.66x = 921,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,666.06/1,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.99

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