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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 1,003.43 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 1,003.43 and 460.90 is: 689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 1,003.43 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/1,003.43 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 1,003.43 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 462,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,473.57/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.89

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