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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.60, 1,866.60 and 464.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.60, 1,866.60 and 464.67 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.60 : 1,866.60 = 464.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.60/1,866.60 = 464.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.60x = 1,866.60 × 464.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.60x = 867,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,360.02/1,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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