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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.68, 1,999.89 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.68, 1,999.89 and 466.98 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.68 : 1,999.89 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.68/1,999.89 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.68x = 1,999.89 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.68x = 933,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,908.63/1,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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