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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.93, 2,431.86 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.93, 2,431.86 and 466.68 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.93 : 2,431.86 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.93/2,431.86 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.93x = 2,431.86 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.93x = 1,134,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,900.42/1,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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