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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.96, 1,996.64 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.96, 1,996.64 and 465.07 is: 697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.96 : 1,996.64 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.96/1,996.64 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.96x = 1,996.64 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.96x = 928,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,577.36/1,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.67

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