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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.32, 1,566.40 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.32, 1,566.40 and 467 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.32 : 1,566.40 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.32/1,566.40 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.32x = 1,566.40 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.32x = 731,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,508.80/1,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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