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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,004.04 and 464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,004.04 and 464.20 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,004.04 = 464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,004.04 = 464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,004.04 × 464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 466,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,075.37/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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