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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,004.72 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,004.72 and 452.01 is: 678.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,004.72 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,004.72 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,004.72 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 454,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,144.99/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.01

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