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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.05, 1,998.08 and 466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.05, 1,998.08 and 466.36 is: 699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.05 : 1,998.08 = 466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.05/1,998.08 = 466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.05x = 1,998.08 × 466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.05x = 931,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,824.59/1,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.54

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