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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.84, 1,996.26 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.84, 1,996.26 and 464.92 is: 697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.84 : 1,996.26 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.84/1,996.26 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.84x = 1,996.26 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.84x = 928,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,101.20/1,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.38

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