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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.59, 1,995.89 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.59, 1,995.89 and 464.91 is: 697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.59 : 1,995.89 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.59/1,995.89 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.59x = 1,995.89 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.59x = 927,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,909.22/1,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.37

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