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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.90, 1,996.36 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.90, 1,996.36 and 465.22 is: 697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.90 : 1,996.36 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.90/1,996.36 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.90x = 1,996.36 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.90x = 928,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,746.60/1,330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.83

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