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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.57, 1,004.31 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.57, 1,004.31 and 463.50 is: 695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.57 : 1,004.31 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.57/1,004.31 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.57x = 1,004.31 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.57x = 465,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,497.69/669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.22

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