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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.46, 1,996.80 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.46, 1,996.80 and 466.02 is: 698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.46 : 1,996.80 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.46/1,996.80 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.46x = 1,996.80 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.46x = 930,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,548.74/1,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.89

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