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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.45, 1,004.31 and 464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.45, 1,004.31 and 464.07 is: 696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.45 : 1,004.31 = 464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.45/1,004.31 = 464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.45x = 1,004.31 × 464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.45x = 466,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,070.14/669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.20

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