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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.45, 2,423.09 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.45, 2,423.09 and 429.46 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.45 : 2,423.09 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.45/2,423.09 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.45x = 2,423.09 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.45x = 1,040,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,612.83/1,615.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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