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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.76 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.43, 1,866.76 and 464.40 is: 696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.43 : 1,866.76 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.43/1,866.76 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.43x = 1,866.76 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.43x = 866,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,922.18/1,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.64

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