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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.03, 1,566.35 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.03, 1,566.35 and 466.77 is: 700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.03 : 1,566.35 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.03/1,566.35 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.03x = 1,566.35 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.03x = 731,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,125.19/1,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.29

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