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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.97, 1,517.41 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.97, 1,517.41 and 464.40 is: 695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.97 : 1,517.41 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.97/1,517.41 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.97x = 1,517.41 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.97x = 704,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,685.20/1,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.66

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