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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.41, 2,430.61 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.41, 2,430.61 and 466.16 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.41 : 2,430.61 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.41/2,430.61 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.41x = 2,430.61 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.41x = 1,133,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,039.84/1,620.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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