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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.69, 2,430.59 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.69, 2,430.59 and 450.41 is: 675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.69 : 2,430.59 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.69/2,430.59 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.69x = 2,430.59 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.69x = 1,094,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,765.87/1,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.49

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