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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.69, 2,016.55 and 466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.69, 2,016.55 and 466.95 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.69 : 2,016.55 = 466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.69/2,016.55 = 466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.69x = 2,016.55 × 466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.69x = 941,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,626.86/1,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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