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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.63, 1,004.23 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.63, 1,004.23 and 465.51 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.63 : 1,004.23 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.63/1,004.23 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.63x = 1,004.23 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.63x = 467,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,479.11/669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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