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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.99, 2,548.49 and 466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.99, 2,548.49 and 466.42 is: 699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.99 : 2,548.49 = 466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.99/2,548.49 = 466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.99x = 2,548.49 × 466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.99x = 1,188,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,666.71/1,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.63

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