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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.90, 1,998.24 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.90, 1,998.24 and 466.28 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.90 : 1,998.24 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.90/1,998.24 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.90x = 1,998.24 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.90x = 931,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,739.35/1,331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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