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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.58, 1,867.08 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.58, 1,867.08 and 464.86 is: 697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.58 : 1,867.08 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.58/1,867.08 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.58x = 1,867.08 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.58x = 867,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,920.46/1,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.36

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