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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.71, 1,996.08 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.71, 1,996.08 and 465.02 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.71 : 1,996.08 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.71/1,996.08 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.71x = 1,996.08 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.71x = 928,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,217.12/1,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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