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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.48, 1,003.08 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.48, 1,003.08 and 453.24 is: 679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.48 : 1,003.08 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.48/1,003.08 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.48x = 1,003.08 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.48x = 454,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,635.98/669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.09

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