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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,002.06 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,002.06 and 452.04 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,002.06 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,002.06 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,002.06 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 452,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,971.20/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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