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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.64, 2,427.96 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.64, 2,427.96 and 464.39 is: 696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.64 : 2,427.96 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.64/2,427.96 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.64x = 2,427.96 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.64x = 1,127,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,508.20/1,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.58

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