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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.03, 1,566.05 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.03, 1,566.05 and 466.50 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.03 : 1,566.05 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.03/1,566.05 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.03x = 1,566.05 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.03x = 730,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,559.99/1,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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