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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.41 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.41 and 464.52 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.41 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.41 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.41 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 466,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,568.53/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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