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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.40, 1,995.99 and 464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.40, 1,995.99 and 464.78 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.40 : 1,995.99 = 464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.40/1,995.99 = 464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.40x = 1,995.99 × 464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.40x = 927,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,696.23/1,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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