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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.13, 2,431.71 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.13, 2,431.71 and 466.88 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.13 : 2,431.71 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.13/2,431.71 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.13x = 2,431.71 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.13x = 1,135,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,304.61/1,621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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