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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.29, 2,003.00 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.29, 2,003.00 and 457.79 is: 686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.29 : 2,003.00 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.29/2,003.00 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.29x = 2,003.00 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.29x = 916,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,941.07/1,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.70

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