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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.30, 1,004.96 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.30, 1,004.96 and 546.45 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.30 : 1,004.96 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.30/1,004.96 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.30x = 1,004.96 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.30x = 549,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,160.39/669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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