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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.46, 1,993.50 and 463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.46, 1,993.50 and 463.58 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.46 : 1,993.50 = 463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.46/1,993.50 = 463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.46x = 1,993.50 × 463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.46x = 924,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,146.73/1,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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