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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.66, 1,995.40 and 463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.66, 1,995.40 and 463.97 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.66 : 1,995.40 = 463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.66/1,995.40 = 463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.66x = 1,995.40 × 463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.66x = 925,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,809.57/1,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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