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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.49, 1,997.51 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.49, 1,997.51 and 466.33 is: 699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.49 : 1,997.51 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.49/1,997.51 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.49x = 1,997.51 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.49x = 931,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,488.85/1,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.06

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