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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.46, 1,520.37 and 465.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.46, 1,520.37 and 465.69 is: 698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.46 : 1,520.37 = 465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.46/1,520.37 = 465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.46x = 1,520.37 × 465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.46x = 708,021.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,021.11/1,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.62

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