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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,003.79 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,003.79 and 453.20 is: 679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,003.79 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,003.79 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,003.79 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 454,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,913.74/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.52

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