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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.72, 2,016.32 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.72, 2,016.32 and 466.77 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.72 : 2,016.32 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.72/2,016.32 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.72x = 2,016.32 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.72x = 941,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,155.35/1,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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