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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764, 2,646 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764, 2,646 and 465.48 is: 698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764 : 2,646 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764/2,646 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764x = 2,646 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764x = 1,231,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,660.08/1,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.22

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