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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.34, 1,996.38 and 464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.34, 1,996.38 and 464.63 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.34 : 1,996.38 = 464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.34/1,996.38 = 464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.34x = 1,996.38 × 464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.34x = 927,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,568.06/1,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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