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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.70, 1,998.43 and 466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.70, 1,998.43 and 466.01 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.70 : 1,998.43 = 466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.70/1,998.43 = 466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.70x = 1,998.43 × 466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.70x = 931,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,284.70/1,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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