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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.49, 2,445.72 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.49, 2,445.72 and 460.49 is: 690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.49 : 2,445.72 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.49/2,445.72 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.49x = 2,445.72 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.49x = 1,126,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,217.37/1,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.73

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