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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.91, 1,997.28 and 465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.91, 1,997.28 and 465.22 is: 698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.91 : 1,997.28 = 465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.91/1,997.28 = 465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.91x = 1,997.28 × 465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.91x = 929,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,172.28/1,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.15

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