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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.56, 1,996.02 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.56, 1,996.02 and 464.94 is: 697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.56 : 1,996.02 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.56/1,996.02 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.56x = 1,996.02 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.56x = 928,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,029.54/1,330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.47

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