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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.68, 1,995.78 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.68, 1,995.78 and 465.24 is: 697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.68 : 1,995.78 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.68/1,995.78 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.68x = 1,995.78 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.68x = 928,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,516.69/1,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.78

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