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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.70, 2,547.87 and 466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.70, 2,547.87 and 466.22 is: 699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.70 : 2,547.87 = 466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.70/2,547.87 = 466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.70x = 2,547.87 × 466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.70x = 1,187,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,867.95/1,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.28

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