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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.31, 1,994.85 and 464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.31, 1,994.85 and 464.42 is: 696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.31 : 1,994.85 = 464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.31/1,994.85 = 464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.31x = 1,994.85 × 464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.31x = 926,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,448.24/1,330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.42

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