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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,005.68 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,005.68 and 465.76 is: 699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,005.68 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,005.68 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,005.68 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 468,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,405.52/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.24

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