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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.29, 2,015.48 and 466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.29, 2,015.48 and 466.58 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.29 : 2,015.48 = 466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.29/2,015.48 = 466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.29x = 2,015.48 × 466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.29x = 940,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,388.86/1,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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