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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,005.04 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,005.04 and 464.16 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,005.04 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,005.04 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,005.04 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 466,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,499.37/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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