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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.84, 1,996.44 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.84, 1,996.44 and 465.04 is: 697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.84 : 1,996.44 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.84/1,996.44 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.84x = 1,996.44 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.84x = 928,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,424.46/1,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.62

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