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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.64, 2,430.94 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.64, 2,430.94 and 450.64 is: 675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.64 : 2,430.94 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.64/2,430.94 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.64x = 2,430.94 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.64x = 1,095,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,478.80/1,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.95

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