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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.38, 1,998.89 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.38, 1,998.89 and 442.96 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.38 : 1,998.89 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.38/1,998.89 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.38x = 1,998.89 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.38x = 885,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,428.31/1,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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