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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.08, 1,998.72 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.08, 1,998.72 and 466.92 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.08 : 1,998.72 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.08/1,998.72 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.08x = 1,998.72 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.08x = 933,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,242.34/1,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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