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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,004.08 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,004.08 and 450.01 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,004.08 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,004.08 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,004.08 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 451,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,843.27/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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