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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,003.96 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,003.96 and 452.18 is: 678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,003.96 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,003.96 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,003.96 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 453,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,970.63/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.50

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