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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.96, 2,429.46 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.96, 2,429.46 and 465.80 is: 698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.96 : 2,429.46 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.96/2,429.46 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.96x = 2,429.46 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.96x = 1,131,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,642.47/1,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.56

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