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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.35, 2,430.11 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.35, 2,430.11 and 466.10 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.35 : 2,430.11 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.35/2,430.11 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.35x = 2,430.11 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.35x = 1,132,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,663.29/1,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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