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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.92, 1,996.38 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.92, 1,996.38 and 465.84 is: 698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.92 : 1,996.38 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.92/1,996.38 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.92x = 1,996.38 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.92x = 929,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,993.66/1,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.76

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