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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.46, 1,998.08 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.46, 1,998.08 and 465.77 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.46 : 1,998.08 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.46/1,998.08 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.46x = 1,998.08 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.46x = 930,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,645.72/1,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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