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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.67, 1,999.02 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.67, 1,999.02 and 466.99 is: 700.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.67 : 1,999.02 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.67/1,999.02 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.67x = 1,999.02 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.67x = 933,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,522.35/1,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.49

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