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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.39, 1,994.28 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.39, 1,994.28 and 463.50 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.39 : 1,994.28 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.39/1,994.28 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.39x = 1,994.28 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.39x = 924,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,348.78/1,329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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