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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.46 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.71, 1,932.46 and 466.41 is: 699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.71 : 1,932.46 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.71/1,932.46 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.71x = 1,932.46 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.71x = 901,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,313.88/1,288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.39

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