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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 1,003.86 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 1,003.86 and 453.30 is: 679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 1,003.86 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/1,003.86 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 1,003.86 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 455,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,049.74/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.48

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