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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,003.59 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,003.59 and 458.35 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,003.59 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,003.59 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,003.59 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 459,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,992.97/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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