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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.68, 2,424 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.68, 2,424 and 461.44 is: 692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.68 : 2,424 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.68/2,424 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.68x = 2,424 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.68x = 1,118,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,530.56/1,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.30

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