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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.59, 1,866.53 and 464.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.59, 1,866.53 and 464.47 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.59 : 1,866.53 = 464.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.59/1,866.53 = 464.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.59x = 1,866.53 × 464.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.59x = 866,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,943.68/1,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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