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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.70, 2,430.33 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.70, 2,430.33 and 466.18 is: 699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.70 : 2,430.33 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.70/2,430.33 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.70x = 2,430.33 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.70x = 1,132,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,971.24/1,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.06

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