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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.95, 1,998.99 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.95, 1,998.99 and 467.06 is: 700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.95 : 1,998.99 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.95/1,998.99 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.95x = 1,998.99 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.95x = 933,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,648.27/1,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.44

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