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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.16, 2,431.98 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.16, 2,431.98 and 466.76 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.16 : 2,431.98 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.16/2,431.98 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.16x = 2,431.98 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.16x = 1,135,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,150.98/1,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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