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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.32, 1,994 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.32, 1,994 and 463.66 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.32 : 1,994 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.32/1,994 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.32x = 1,994 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.32x = 924,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,538.04/1,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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