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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.10, 1,005.58 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.10, 1,005.58 and 450.46 is: 676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.10 : 1,005.58 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.10/1,005.58 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.10x = 1,005.58 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.10x = 452,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,973.57/669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.99

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