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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.68, 2,002.03 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.68, 2,002.03 and 468.99 is: 703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.68 : 2,002.03 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.68/2,002.03 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.68x = 2,002.03 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.68x = 938,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,930.88/1,334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.49

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